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Paucartambo District, Pasco

Paucartambo
Pawqar Tampu
District
Country  Peru
Region Pasco
Province Pasco
Founded May 23, 1857
Capital Paucartambo
Area
 • Total 704.83 km2 (272.14 sq mi)
Elevation 2,950 m (9,680 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 18,445
 • Density 26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 190107

Paucartambo District (from Quechua: Pawqar Tampu, meaning "colored tambo") is one of thirteen districts of the province Pasco in Peru.

One of the highest mountains of the district is Hanka K'uchu at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:


Coordinates: 10°45′44″S 75°44′07″W / 10.7623°S 75.7354°W / -10.7623; -75.7354


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